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UPenn to ban transgender athletes, feds say, ending civil rights case focused on swimmer Lia Thomas

US Politics · Pennsylvania

UPenn to ban transgender athletes, feds say, ending civil rights case focused on swimmer Lia Thomas

47% Center coverage: 291 sources

The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban transgender women from its women’s sports teams to resolve a federal civil rights case that found the school violated the rights of female athletes. See the Story

Two Mississippi Pharmacists Indicted in National Health Care Fraud Takedown

Department of Justice · Bismarck

Two Mississippi Pharmacists Indicted in National Health Care Fraud Takedown

Coverage: 10 sources

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Former Bismarck mayoral candidate Isaac Afoakwa is among hundreds charged nationwide in what officials are calling the largest health care fraud enforcement action in U.S. history. The charges are part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, a sweeping effort that has resulted in criminal charges against 324 defendants in connection with more than $14.6 billion in alleged false billing…See the Story

7-Year-Old Child Critically Injured After Accidental Shooting in Northaven, SCSO Says

Tennessee · Tennessee

7-Year-Old Child Critically Injured After Accidental Shooting in Northaven, SCSO Says

89% Center coverage: 9 sources

A 7-year-old child suffered critical injuries after an accidental shooting Monday morning in Northaven, according to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO).See the Story

Second Person Dies Weeks After Quadruple Shooting Near Prospect

75% Center coverage: 8 sources

The Kansas City Police Department said a second person has died weeks after a quadruple shooting near 35th Street and Prospect Avenue.Memphis, Tennessee · Memphis See the Story

Memphis man convicted of crossing state lines to kidnap woman

80% Center coverage: 5 sources

A Memphis man drove to Mississippi to kidnap a woman from a hotel, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).Department of Justice · Memphis See the Story

Memphis Police Chief Says Crime Numbers Declining

100% Center coverage: 5 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police Chief C.J. Davis spoke at a news conference Tuesday on making Memphis a "Stronger, Safer" city. According to a handout provided to reporters, the chief is touting a reported reduction in crime in Memphis. "Memphis Crime Is Down Again!" it reads. Davis said overall crime in Memphis is down 20%, year-to-date, and 34% over two years. Violent crime is down 15% year-to-date, 22% over two years. "With six months left in 2025, I…Crime · Memphis See the Story

Former Panola County employee pleads guilty to embezzlement

80% Center coverage: 5 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A former Panola County Road Department employee pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement of public funds. The State Auditor Shad White said Monday that between June 2024 and September 2024, Carvelle Russell took a fuel card assigned to a Panola County Road Department vehicle and used it to purchase fuel for his personal vehicle. Carvelle Russell. (Mississippi Office of the State Auditor) MPD: Employee steals over $200k …Panola County, Mississippi · Panola County See the Story

Former MS Teacher Charged with Sexual Battery

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

Memphis Shelby County Schools announced on Monday that one of their former employees was recently convicted of two counts of aggravated sexual battery.Athens, Tennessee · Athens See the Story

American Airlines Passengers Stuck on Plane During Outage

100% Center coverage: 7 sources

American Airlines experienced a widespread outage with its flight information computer system Friday.American Airlines · United States See the Story

One Injured After Car Crashes Into Cooper-Young Restaurant

100% Center coverage: 6 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A car crashed into a Cooper-Young restaurant, leaving one person injured, according to Memphis Police. At 9 a.m. Monday, officers responded to a one-vehicle accident where a vehicle ran into Celtic Crossing on South Cooper Street. The photo shows that the restaurant's front porch was split in half. Celtic Crossing Photo by WREGCeltic Crossing Photo by WREG The following video shows surveillance video of the crash: Police sa…Social Media · Memphis See the Story

Man Arrested After Memphis Rox Shooting; Victim ID'd by Family as Gym Employee

67% Center coverage: 12 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An arrest has been made in connection to a fatal double shooting at a South Memphis rock-climbing gym, and one of the victims has been identified as an employee and mountain climber. Farris Haley, 28, was arrested near the scene of the shooting Sunday. Haley is currently booked on charges of tampering with evidence and resisting arrest, though not with charges directly related to the shooting. Memphis Police said that both the s…Facebook · Memphis See the Story

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